Sump

The oil reservoir for an internal-combustion engine, which is part of the lubrication system. See wet sump and dry sump.



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  1. Dry Sump : Motorcycle-Glossary.com on May 31, 2007 1:59 am

    [...] as compared to a wet sump system. Rather than the oil being collected in a conventional oil pan, or sump, for engine lubrication, oil is pumped into a secondary reservoir and then pumped to the engine [...]

  2. Wet Sump : Motorcycle-Glossary.com on May 31, 2007 1:32 am

    [...] part of the lubricating system of an internal combustion engine, a wet sump is a built-in oil reservoir at the base of the engine.  From there oil is pumped into various [...]

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